Belgium 2 Euros - Philippe, 2017

200 years of the University of Liège

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Belgium Belgium
Currency Euro (2002 – 9999)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 2 Euros - Philippe
Year 2017
Ruler Philippe (2013–9999)
Composition Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 8.5
Diameter (mm) 25.75
Thickness (mm) 2.2

Description

2 Euros - Philippe from Belgium. Issued in 2017. Struck in Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring. Measures 25.75 mm and weighs 8.5 g.

Obverse
The inner part of the piece represents the logo of the University of Liege, with the dates 1817 — 2017 below, surrounded by the inscription and the country indication BE. The mintmark of Brussels, a helmeted head of the Archangel Michael and the mint directors’ mintmark, the coat of arms of the municipality Herzele, are located respectively on the right and left of the country indication.
Reverse
A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Edge
Reeded with inscription

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage au unc Comment Frequency
2017  Shield 195K € 9,30 € 11,00 In sets coincard 94%
2017  Shield 5K € 24,00 Proof 7%

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